I’m a Celebrity 2022 – live: Olivia Attwood’s team say public will ‘hear the truth in due course’ after exit

I’m a Celebrity... Get Me Out of Here! is back – and viewers are already obsessed with the “unflappable” Mike Tindall and Jill Scott.

The popular ITV reality series has returned for its 20th series, which is taking place in the jungle in Australia for the first time since 2019. Read The Independent’s review of the debut episode here.

I’m a Celebrity was forced to relocate to Wales due to the pandemic, but this year’s crop of celebrities are back where the show truly belongs Down Under.

During the first episode on Sunday (6 November), Tindall and Scott impressed the public with their supremely chilled reactions to their first challenges.

This year’s stars include singer Boy George, DJ Chris Moyles, and newsreader and Loose Women star Charlene White.

However, early frontrunner Olivia Attwood has sadly dropped out of the competition due to a medical matter less than 24 hours after she entered the jungle.

Controversy rocked the show in October upon the announcement that disgraced politician Matt Hancock will be entering the series a few days in alongside comedian Seann Walsh.

Follow for live updates from Monday night’s episode...

22:34 , Isobel Lewis

And that’s tonight’s show done! They’ll be back tomorrow at the slightly later time of 9.15pm.

Babatunde Aléshé voted for ‘Horrifying Heights’ trial

22:29 , Isobel Lewis

Predictably, it’s Babatunde for the first heights challenge.

Which, given he already pulled out of the first one, isn’t really shocking. Good luck, lad!

22:27 , Isobel Lewis

Ant and Dec are in the camp for the first time (woo!) and they’re telling us who’s doing the “Horrifying Heights” challenge.

Our money’s on Babatunde.

What happened to Kiosk Keith?

22:25 , Isobel Lewis

It’s the return of Kiosk Kev? But what happened to Kiosk Keith?

Why was Kiosk Keith fired from I’m a Celebrity?

Olivia Attwood’s team say public will ‘hear the truth in due course’

22:24 , Isobel Lewis

Olivia Attwood’s loved ones have acknowledged her exit in a statement on her Instagram Story.

Their statement reads: “To say Olivia is heartbroken would be an understatement, she dreamed of doing I’m A Celeb for years, and was absolutely loving every second of the show and throwing herself into jungle life feet first (just as we knew she would).

“However, for reasons beyond her control her journey has been cut short. Your support and kind words have meant the absolute world to her, now as much as it always has. You will hear the truth from Olivia in due course.”

22:18 , Isobel Lewis

The tweets, as expected, are hilarious.

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“All I learnt at school in French was, ‘Hi, I’m je m’appelle Jill’.”

22:15 , Isobel Lewis

Absolute gems these.

“What fish are oval shaped? What fish is Nemo?”

22:13 , Isobel Lewis

“Me and you? For a puzzle?”

At least Jill realises she and Owen are probably not the best to be doing this crossword-themed challenge.

22:07 , Isobel Lewis

Just noticed that Olivia isn’t here for this rap session. Guessing we’re not getting a dramatic leaving scene then?

22:03 , Isobel Lewis

Jill Scott rapping “Mysterious Girl”. Is this... too meta for I’m a Celeb?

22:03 , Isobel Lewis

Owen Warner: himbo king.

22:01 , Isobel Lewis

Chris Moyles lying that he’s a professional dancer to Owen Warner? Quite funny.

Jill Scott getting in on the joke? Hilarious.

Mike Tindall, Boy George and Sue Cleaver exempt from first trial

22:00 , Isobel Lewis

We’ve got the first publicly voted trial coming up!

However, there are a lot of exemptions: Olivia Attwood, as she’s gone, but Mike Tindall, Boy George and Sue Cleaver are all also unable to take part for an unspecified reason.

21:56 , Isobel Lewis

“I’m not going to be horrible, but I’m also not going to be told what to do.”

He’s going to be horrible, isn’t he?

21:56 , Isobel Lewis

Didn’t think we’d be getting the word “patriarchy” this early in the series.

21:55 , Isobel Lewis

Boy George is learning to remove himself from situations when he’s got the temptation to be pass agg, which is good! We love personal growth!

21:54 , Isobel Lewis

Boy George is the lone vegetarian in the camp, so he’ll be on the mushrooms.

Apparently they weren’t cooked, either! The outrage!

21:53 , Isobel Lewis

Food parcel coming in. Anyone know how to cook mudcrabs?

21:44 , Isobel Lewis

“I’m a Taurus, I hate new people.”

I miss Olivia already.

Mike Tindall talks ‘boozy’ first date with Zara Phillips

21:44 , Isobel Lewis

Apparently Mike and Actual Royal Family Member Zara Phillips had a “boozy” first date and bonded over their love of “getting smashed”.

Stars! They’re just like us!

Mike Tindall talks meeting Zara Phillips

21:42 , Isobel Lewis

Mike Tindall giving us the goss we want in the jungle. Royal goss!

“Is your wife Australian?” “No.”

Obsessed.

Jungle VIPs get 8 stars in first trial

21:41 , Isobel Lewis

But that’s eight out of a possible 10 stars for the first challenge! Not bad going!

21:39 , Isobel Lewis

Boy George had chanting to keep him calm in the tank. He wasn’t stressed at all, apparently.

21:37 , Isobel Lewis

Chris is struggling to get the stars out of his tank and that water is getting hiiiigh.

He says he’s struggling to breathe, which is not a good sign. Go on team!

21:34 , Isobel Lewis

The water’s filling up for the boys, while the girls are putting their hands in with a bearded dragon. Which, I have to say, I actually think is quite cute.

Whatever entrails or guts are in the next hole? Not so much.

21:32 , Isobel Lewis

Olivia and Scarlette screaming a lot, which you can’t really blame ‘em for.

Worms definitely worse than snakes though, no?

21:27 , Isobel Lewis

Worms!

Snakes?

Olivia Attwood, Boy George, Chris Moyles and Scarlette Douglas do first Bushtucker Trial

21:26 , Isobel Lewis

Scarlette and Olivia will be putting their hands in the “hell holes” to turn on taps, while Chris and Boy George are lying in the “torpedo tubes” trying to collect stars.

Those names not leaving me brimming with confidence.

21:23 , Isobel Lewis

Olivia, Chris, George and Scarlette walking along a sandy beach for the show’s first trial in Australia in three years (!).

Boy George, naturally, has wrapped his fleece around his head. But is it fashion?

21:22 , Isobel Lewis

Nice PJ and Duncan reference there!

21:15 , Isobel Lewis

Snoring, it turns out, is a hot topic of contention.

Mike Tindall is apparently another culprit, which isn’t really surprising anyone...

21:12 , Isobel Lewis

Boy George at his Boy George-iest, meditating for two hours when he couldn’t sleep.

Scarlette, however, is only bothered about his snoring.

21:12 , Isobel Lewis

Charlene White getting emotional in the first night. You can’t blame her!

21:09 , Isobel Lewis

In the VIP camp, they’re eating rice and beans, an I’m a Celebrity classic.

Chris Moyles bragging about cooking for Jamie Oliver, Olivia Attwood immediately dragging him to hell for name dropping. Incredible.

Shedding a tear for the lost quotes she would have given us...

21:07 , Isobel Lewis

Looks like meat’s back on the menu, boys – and it’s kangaroo rump at main camp.

Owen says it “slaps”, so much so he’ll be asking for it next time he’s in a restaurant. Rather him than me.

Olivia Attwood to feature in tonight’s episode

21:06 , Isobel Lewis

Ant and Dec clarifying that Olivia will feature in tonight’s episode, as she took part in the first trial as a VIP before she had to leave.

The pair say they’re “very sad to see her go” and wish her well.

21:02 , Isobel Lewis

Here we gooooooo...

20:55 , Isobel Lewis

Think Vernon Kay might be onto something...

What time is I’m a Celebrity on until?

20:30 , Isobel Lewis

Tonight’s episode promises to be a dramatic one, but what time does I’m a Celebrity start and finish tonight?

What time does I’m a Celebrity start tonight?

Why did Boy George go to prison?

19:55 , Isobel Lewis

Boy George is also taking part in the first Bushtucker Trial tonight.

However, the “Karma Chameleon” singer’s inclusion in the show has been questioned by a man who George once “chained” to a wall, who has criticised the casting and says he won’t be watching.

George pleaded not guilty, but was convicted of assault and false imprisonment and went to prison for 15 months in 2008 for the crime.

Man who Boy George ‘chained’ to a wall criticises ITV for I’m a Celebrity inclusion

19:20 , Isobel Lewis

Looking at the teaser, we can expect tonight’s trial to be as animal-filled as ever.

One group who won’t be happy are Peta, who have called on Ant and Dec to resign after years of repeated criticism over the show’s use of live and dead creatures.

Peta calls on ‘complicit’ Ant and Dec to resign from I’m a Celebrity

Will Olivia Attwood appear in tonight’s episode?

18:55 , Isobel Lewis

Before she was forced to leave I’m a Celebrity, Olivia still took part in the first Bushtucker Trial.

The reality TV star was joined by Chris Moyles, Boy George and Scarlette Douglas for the challenge, titled “HMS Drown Under”.

The full challenge will air tonight.

Olivia Attwood will be ‘gutted’ to leave show, fiancé Bradley Dack says

18:24 , Isobel Lewis

Olivia Attwood’s footballer fiancé Bradley Dack has broken his silence on her exit from the show, saying that the Love Island star will be “gutted” about leaving so early.

He told MailOnline: “I just saw it in the news, like anyone else. She’ll be gutted. I think she’s fine, but I haven’t spoken to her. I’m really not sure what’s happened.”

ICYMI: Olivia Attwood leaves I’m a Celebrity

18:10 , Isobel Lewis

In case you missed the shocking news: Olivia Attwood has left I’m a Celebrity already!

Just 24 hours after arriving in the jungle, the Love Island star was forced to pull out of the competition on medical grounds.

Read everything we know below...

One star has quit I’m a Celebrity after just 24 hours

17:55 , Isobel Lewis

Hancock has touched down in Australia already but won’t be heading into the jungle just yet.

However, according to reports, the disgraced former health secretary has been allowed to have access to his phone in quarantine so that he can do his job and contact his constituents before heading in.

Something tells me those emails they’re sending him full of support for his quest to win the crown...

GMB’s Susanna Reid chides Matt Hancock for breaking I’m a Celebrity rule

17:42 , Isobel Lewis

Catching up on last night’s episode? Our reviewer Sean O’Grady has the lowdown – and he wasn’t particularly impressed...

Critically weak banter and creepy crawlies await Matt Hancock on I’m a Celeb – review

When will “bombshells” Matt Hancock and Seann Walsh enter the jungle?

17:26 , Isobel Lewis

We know a lot of people viewers were tuning into last night’s episode in hope of seeing Matt Hancock surrounded by snakes or chomping on a kangaroo testicle.

Sadly for them (or luckily, depending on how you look at it), the MP won’t be entering the jungle for a little while – although it sounds like we won’t have to wait too long...

Where is Matt Hancock and is he going on I’m a Celebrity?

How much are the I’m a Celebrity contestants paid to take part?

17:10 , Isobel Lewis

Every wondered how much our I’m a Celebrity stars are being paid to take part in the show?

How much are this year’s I’m a Celebrity contestants being paid?

A first look at tonight’s trial...

16:10 , Nicole Vassell

Last night, we learned that “VIP” isn’t all it’s cracked up to be. Though Boy George, Scarlette Douglas, Chris Moyles and the now-departed Olivia Attwood got preferential treatment at the start, the acronym actually means “Very Isolated People” in I’m a Celeb land – which meant spending the first night on an island away from the main camp, and instantly being signed up to take part in the first Bushtucker Trial.

Here’s your first look at Boy George in the trial, titled “HMS Drown Under”:

15:50 , Nicole Vassell

Matt Hancock’s not yet in the jungle, but already people can’t help speculating on what kind of campmate he’ll be.

The jury’s still out for a lot of us, but The Independent’s Sean O’Grady is ready for everyone to place their bets on whether the former health secretary’s place on the show comes out of being naive or being manipulative...

Is Matt Hancock being naive or manipulative? Cast your votes now | Sean O’Grady

15:35 , Nicole Vassell

Fellow Love Island star Shaughna Phillips is also sad to see Olivia go...

15:17 , Nicole Vassell

Some viewers are particularly sad they won’t get to see Olivia face off with Matt Hancock in the jungle:

14:25 , Jacob Stolworthy

The Independent’s Sean O’Grady was not so enamoured by the opening episode, though...

Critically weak banter and creepy crawlies await Matt Hancock on I’m a Celeb – review

14:05 , Jacob Stolworthy

The first episode of the new series was watched by a lot of people – an increase on 2021.

First episode of I’m a Celeb peaks at 10 million viewers – even without Matt Hancock

13:45 , Jacob Stolworthy

Will Olivia Attwood still get paid for her brief appearance on the series?

Will Olivia Attwood still be paid for I’m a Celebrity 2022?

Olivia Attwood has left 'I’m a Celebrity’ on medical grounds

13:30 , Jacob Stolworthy

ITV confirmed the news to The Independent, stating that the former Love Island star left the series “as a precautionary measure” in order to “undergo some medical checks”.

A spokesperson said: “Unfortunately, the medical team has advised it is not safe for Olivia to return to camp as there needs to be further investigation. She has been absolutely brilliant and she’ll be very much missed on the show.”

13:14 , Jacob Stolworthy

Just one day in, and I’m a Celebrity has lost its first star.

One star has quit I’m a Celebrity after just 24 hours

Sunday 6 November 2022 23:45 , Isobel Lewis

Fair to say I’ve missed these memes...

When will Matt Hancock join I’m A Celebrity?

Sunday 6 November 2022 23:25 , Isobel Lewis

And because we know you’re all asking it... here’s everything we know about when Matt Hancock will be heading into the jungle.

Where is Matt Hancock and is he going on I’m a Celebrity?

Sunday 6 November 2022 23:10 , Isobel Lewis

Martin Lewis is not here for these celebrities.

Sunday 6 November 2022 22:55 , Isobel Lewis

Wondering how much this year’s campmates are being paid?

How much are this year’s I’m a Celebrity contestants being paid?

Sunday 6 November 2022 22:45 , Isobel Lewis

And that’s the (rather abrupt) end!

Tomorrow night, our VIPs (Olivia, Chris, George, Scarlette) will be taking part in the first trial of the series!

I can’t lie, it’s good to be back.

Sunday 6 November 2022 22:42 , Isobel Lewis

“Mike Tindall is a dragon, bruv.”

Incredible.

Sunday 6 November 2022 22:41 , Isobel Lewis

Jill Scott trying out the hammock and immediately falling onto the floor, Charlene White lighting fire with flint? Is there anything these ladies can’t do?

Jungle VIPs to complete first Bushtucker Trial

Sunday 6 November 2022 22:39 , Isobel Lewis

Well, there you have it. Chris Moyles, Olivia Attwood, Boy George and Scarlette Douglas are united and are doing the first challenge during tomorrow’s show.

But for tonight, they’re slumming it on some mouldy beds – and they don’t look impressed...

Sunday 6 November 2022 22:29 , Isobel Lewis

Still thinking about that spider...

Sunday 6 November 2022 22:29 , Isobel Lewis

Owen on the other hand... the opposite of chill.

Still, he’s giving it a good go. Reckon he’s gonna be TV gold.

Mike Tindall supremely unfazed by first trial as spider crawls on his head

Sunday 6 November 2022 22:28 , Isobel Lewis

Mike Tindall following in the Jill Scott school of chill – has anybody ever been so chill about a massive spider crawling on their head?

Sunday 6 November 2022 22:25 , Isobel Lewis

Mike, Owen and Sue are doing their first challenges and some incredible quotes so far.

“It’s all bloody entrails” – Sue Cleaver, 2022.

Jill Scott’s odds slashed after impressive first trial performance

Sunday 6 November 2022 22:24 , Isobel Lewis

Apparently I’m not the only one obsessed with Jill Scott.

Ladbrokes have slashed the Lioness’s odds from 11/2 to 5/2, just behind overall favourite Olivia Attwood.

Boy George and Scarlette Douglas second VIPs

Sunday 6 November 2022 22:14 , Isobel Lewis

The public, somewhat predictably, have voted Boy George as the other group’s VIP.

He chooses Scarlette to go with him, meaning the other three are off in their chopper, potentially to do what Babatunde couldn’t do, and complete the high-walk trial.

Sunday 6 November 2022 22:11 , Isobel Lewis

Boy George there, describing Ant and Dec as a “dark cloud of misery”.

Mike Tindall enters I’m a Celebrity 2022

Sunday 6 November 2022 22:11 , Isobel Lewis

Aaaaand rounding out the original line-up, it’s Mike “Her Maj’s grandson-in-law” Tindall.

Who is Mike Tindall? Royal and I’m a Celebrity contestant in profile

Sunday 6 November 2022 22:09 , Isobel Lewis

“She’s from A Place in the Sun.” “Where abouts?”

Incredible.

Scarlette Douglas enters I’m a Celebrity 2022

Sunday 6 November 2022 22:08 , Isobel Lewis

A Place in the Sun’s Scarlette Douglas here next...

Who is Scarlette Douglas? I’m a Celebrity contestant in profile

Owen Warner enters I’m a Celebrity 2022

Sunday 6 November 2022 22:07 , Isobel Lewis

Hollyoaks star Owen Warner joining next with a fun fact about snakes (”they ain’t got legs”).

Who is I’m a Celebrity’s Owen Warner?

Sue Cleaver enters I’m a Celebrity 2022

Sunday 6 November 2022 22:06 , Isobel Lewis

Followed by Corrie’s very own Eileen Grimshaw, Sue Cleaver!

Sue Cleaver: I’m a Celebrity 2022 contestant in profile

Boy George enters I’m a Celebrity 2022

Sunday 6 November 2022 22:04 , Isobel Lewis

Next up, it’s the other five s’lebs. First up, it’s Boy George, who’s reportedly been paid a whopping half a mil to take past.

Boy George: From Culture Club and controversies to I’m a Celebrity 2022

Sunday 6 November 2022 21:59 , Isobel Lewis

Well there’s an unexpected celebrity connection to one of our campmates. Chris Moyles used to be Tom Grennan’s landlord – who knew?

Sunday 6 November 2022 21:54 , Isobel Lewis

God........ that’s really high, isn’t it.........

Olivia Attwood and Chris Moyles to jump out of a helicopter

Sunday 6 November 2022 21:53 , Isobel Lewis

Ahh, so that’s what Jungle VIP means. Chris and Olivia are going to be jumping out of a helicopter at 10,000 feet.

Olivia says she hopes to land with “both boobs” and “all the veneers” still attached, which I think we can all agree with.

Sunday 6 November 2022 21:50 , Isobel Lewis

Quality TV this, Chris Moyles and Olivia Attwood doing prawn voices. Don’t pretend you haven’t missed it.

Sunday 6 November 2022 21:50 , Isobel Lewis

Dan Walker knows what’s up...

Sunday 6 November 2022 21:43 , Isobel Lewis

This is a Jill Scott stan blog.

Sunday 6 November 2022 21:42 , Isobel Lewis

Has anyone ever looked so chill hanging off a stupidly high building?

Jill Scott clearly has nerves (and a core) of steel.

Sunday 6 November 2022 21:40 , Isobel Lewis

Jill Scott.

Legend.

What can you say?

Sunday 6 November 2022 21:40 , Isobel Lewis

An “I’m a celebrity, get me out of here” after 39 minutes? Is that a new record? Before he’s even in the jungle?

Sunday 6 November 2022 21:37 , Isobel Lewis

Babatunde’s up next and I think Jill Scott might be right. They definitely deserve more than three stars for this.

Sunday 6 November 2022 21:35 , Isobel Lewis

If you’re looking out for Matt Hancock in this episode, he won’t be making an appearance – although Ant and Dec have promised to roll out the “matt” for him when he does arrive.

Here’s everything we know so far about his arrival.

Three stars up for grabs in first challenge

Sunday 6 November 2022 21:28 , Isobel Lewis

If you’re afraid of heights... maybe look away now...

Sunday 6 November 2022 21:25 , Isobel Lewis

Anyone have Olivia Attwood and Chris Moyles forming a weird jungle friendship on their I’m a Celebrity bingo card?

Sunday 6 November 2022 21:23 , Isobel Lewis

VIP, we’ve just been told, actually means Very Isolated Person.

Jill, Charlene and Babatunde are heading off in a chopper for their first challenge – something to do with heights and a glass walkway?

Olivia Attwood named first Jungle VIP

Sunday 6 November 2022 21:20 , Isobel Lewis

Ant and Dec are here and they’re telling this first five that Olivia Attwood has been named Jungle VIP by the public.

She gets to choose another campmate to join her in the VIP section, Attwood goes for Chris Moyles, her close friend for all of 10 minutes.

What awaits the other three, we’re yet to find out.

Babatunde Aléshé enters I’m a Celebrity 2022

Sunday 6 November 2022 21:16 , Isobel Lewis

Rounding out group one, we have Babatunde Aléshé, who says he’s scared of “everything”! A good start!

Followed by him immediately tripping over, which is also a great sign!

Who is Babatunde Aléshé? The comedian and actor joining I’m a Celebrity 2022

Jill Scott enters I’m a Celebrity 2022

Sunday 6 November 2022 21:15 , Isobel Lewis

Lioness legend Jill Scott in next – in a killer pair of trousers, too!

Charlene White is clearly a fan...

Who is Jill Scott? I’m a I’m a Celebrity contestant and Lioness in profile

Charlene White enters I’m a Celebrity 2022

Sunday 6 November 2022 21:13 , Isobel Lewis

Aaaaand it’s Loose Women’s Charlene White next! She says she hates spiders, which seems like foreshadowing...

Who is I’m a Celebrity contestant Charlene White?

Olivia Attwood enters I’m a Celebrity 2022

Sunday 6 November 2022 21:12 , Isobel Lewis

Love Island star Olivia Attwood (my guess for this year’s winner, BTW) is in next!

Who is Olivia Attwood? I’m a Celebrity contestant in profile

Chris Moyles enters I’m a Celebrity 2022

Sunday 6 November 2022 21:11 , Isobel Lewis

First in – it’s Chris Moyles!

Who is Chris Moyles? I’m a Celebrity 2022 contestant in profile

Sunday 6 November 2022 21:06 , Isobel Lewis

Back in Australia – much nicer than Gwrych Castle, isn’t it?

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